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8/27/10

Laundry Detergent

There are many different recipes for homemade laundry detergent out there. Just Google Homemade Laundry Detergent and you'll see what I mean (Sarah makes a different kind than I do - maybe she would share that one with us as well - nudge, nudge). This particular one is my personal favorite for a couple of reasons:

* It's specially concocted with cloth diapers in mind. (There aren't any additives that build up in the cotton making it less absorbent.)

* It's really fast to make. (You can make a batch in about 5 minutes. I tried a recipe that you have to cook and nearly lost my mind.)

* It cleans well. (My youngest daughter enjoys mud quite a bit, so this is well tested)

* You only use 1/8c. per load so it goes a long way.

* And though I was just complaining about this earlier, I like that it doesn't have any odor. (I'm kind of a weenie when it comes to smells.)

Drawbacks - Some of the ingredients are a little hard to find, and the upfront cost didn't seem like much of a deal. (You have to make several batches before the savings add up.)

Deep Breath ... for me, I mean. Argh, there's something in me that WANTS to attempt to make and use homemade cleaners. But, there's also this part of me that would RATHER just buy what I already know. I need to take the plunge and try something different, I know!

Who is Bird in the Hand?

We are a group of women trying to seek after the heart of God in all that we do. We wanted to have a place to encourage one another in our calling as wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters. Whether it be sharing a recipe, a link, a story, or a challenge we hope to do it all for the glory of God. We will include triumphs and well as failures and encourage you to do the same.